- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Norwood, MA
George F. Willett
Federal NCES profile for George F. Willett, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250906001557
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George F. Willett earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Norwood · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Massachusetts
- 256
- students enrolled
George F. Willett has class sizes smaller than 91% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George F. Willett ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Norwood, MA.
School address
District: Norwood · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250906001557 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
George F. Willett held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 250906001557 · Norwood, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
256 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Norwood High (966 students)
George F. Willett held near 422 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.2 → 33.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
George F. Willett in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norwood High
Norwood High
966 students
- Dr. Philip O.
Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School
807 students
- F a Cleveland 339
F a Cleveland
339 students
- Balch 303
Balch
303 students
- Charles J Pres 267
Charles J Prescott
267 students
- This school 256
George F. Willett
256 students
What this shows George F. Willett reports 256 students on the CCD universe file.
How George F. Willett compares
George F. Willett held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 256 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
256
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 9% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
44.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,395
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.1 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 20.7%
African American 10.9%
Asian 6.6%
Two or More 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, George F. Willett is more mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Norwood reports $22,395 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How George F. Willett Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwood High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| F a Cleveland | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Balch | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles J Prescott | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George F. Willett's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 267
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~256 students)
Frequently asked questions about George F. Willett
How many students attend George F. Willett?
George F. Willett has 256 students enrolled. It is a public school in Norwood, MA. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 422 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at George F. Willett?
The student-teacher ratio at George F. Willett is 8.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George F. Willett?
The largest demographic group at George F. Willett is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Norwood, MA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George F. Willett?
George F. Willett has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does George F. Willett rank among public schools in Norwood?
By Resource Investment Index, George F. Willett ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Norwood, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Norwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Norwood?
Besides George F. Willett, Norwood also operates Norwood High (966 students), Dr. Philip O. Coakley Middle School (807 students), and F a Cleveland (339 students). See the Norwood district page for the complete list.